I am really trying with this public transportation thing

[stormkeeper_lovedoris]

So, not long ago I posted an enthralling account of my attempt to use public transportation to get to and from Doris's house, so as to lessen my impact on the environment. One of the biggest problems I faced was how to get myself from my house to my local train station. It's too far to walk. Last time I parked at nytshd3's house as she lives within a reasonable walking distance. nytshd3 is the kind of friend who'd give you the shirt off her back, and I don't want to have to rely on inconveniencing her this way (she'd have to move my car each time she wanted to go anywhere all weekend).

So I researched my other options. And I found that I have about none.

I learned that there are several commuter parking lots near the station, but they all have waiting lists. There's a parking deck but it does not allow overnight parking -- I can't find really anywhere near the station that allows you to leave your car overnight. There is a shuttle but it doesn't run on weekends. A restaurant near the station has a sign with a phone number to call about train parking, but when I dial it I just get a phone that rings and rings without anyone (human or voice mail) answering.

I don't know what to do. There's a laundromat near the station; maybe I can ask the manager if I can park there. Maybe I need to call any business within walking distance of the station and just ask. My friend Chris works near the station, and maybe he's got some ideas.

Maybe I should just keep driving my hybrid and say that I honestly tried.

Comments

[selve.livejournal.com]

It's like you said: There's a reason why cars are so popular in non-urban areas. I wonder if the oil industry is behind suburban sprawl, or at least has a vested interest in it.

You did try, though. That's more than a lot of people would have done.

[denisia.livejournal.com]

You definitely gave it a really good try. Not everyone would make such an effort, and it's a real credit to you that you even attempted this.

The only thing I can think of...would it be possible to take a taxi or car service from your house to the train station? Then your car would be safe at your house, and the taxi fare might be less than the cost of parking overnight (of course I'm thinking NYC parking prices here).

[nytshd3.livejournal.com]

aww, its ok if you want to leave it here. last time i just put it in the garage and i parked in the driveway.

i dunno tho. i think its great that you're trying to make the effort, but like you said, it seriously cut into your time with her, and you ended up stranded at the train station.

you really did honestly try. and maybe you could do it once in a while. but like you said, theres just not really any good options around here.